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In 2007, the National Conference of State Legislatures Foundation for State Legislatures joined with the NCSL Criminal Justice and Transportation programs in an Auto Theft Prevention Partner’s Project. Like other Foundation for State Legislatures’ projects, it was designed as a partnership between selected state lawmakers, legislative staff and Foundation members. The work group assembled for the project learned from federal, state and local government officials and the insurance and auto industries to identify and discuss best practices | Automotive Repair ỉ Smog Check News Spring 2012 Draft of new Smog Check Manual ready for Exam handbook ready New exams for Inspectors and Repair BAR renews ties with Overselling Maintenance Services .3 How licensing exams are Study analyzes cost-effectiveness of CAP Checklist helps stations pass Disciplinary Bl 10949 N. Mather Blvd. Rancho Cordova CA 95670 New Chief appointed to Bureau of Automotive Repair Chief John Wallauch John Wallauch the new Chief of BAR may be best known for his innovative contributions to emissions testing. A true visionary he has his sights set on moving BAR into a position of leadership in consumer protection and air quality improvement. After attending California State University Chico and Compton College Mr. Wallauch spent 12 years working on NASA s Saturn rocket program for the Apollo space missions. Mr. Wallauch s career with BAR began in 1972 as an automotive engineer designing infrared analyzers for auto repair shops. He ventured outside of public service in 1985 to work as vice president of engineering and operations at Envirotest. Through his leadership and innovation Envirotest became the country s largest inspection and maintenance Smog Check provider. Alongside his efforts on the Apollo aerospace program Envirotest s emergence as an industry leader is considered to be one of Mr. Wallauch s greatest accomplishments. Returning to public service in 1997 Mr. Wallauch pioneered the Air Resources Board s ARB early vehicle retirement program before deciding to explore a different passion traveling. In 2008 Wallauch returned to ARB to design an implementation program to correct Smog Check deficiencies. Five years later as bar s new Chief he is raising new questions envisioning new possibilities and regarding old problems from new angles when it comes to protecting California s consumers and the air we breathe. I am enthused with the .